Independent England sport Est. 2026 · England, every angle

No noise. No nonsense. Just England.

Red Roses · Women's Rugby World Cup

England
v Australia⁠

47–7

Full time

England v Australia finished 47–7.

Australia
Adiana Talakai 5'
Date
Saturday 6 September 2025 · Red Roses in 2025
Venue
Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton

Last checked 21 October 2026

Team sheets

Line-ups

Red Roses

Starting XV

Replacements

Australia

Starting XV

  • No. 1, Lydia Kavoa Prop Off in the 33'
  • No. 2, Adiana Talakai Hooker Off in the 40'
  • No. 3, Eva Karpani Prop
  • No. 4, Kaitlan Leaney Lock
  • No. 5, Michaela Leonard Lock Off in the 65'
  • No. 6, Piper Duck Flanker
  • No. 7, Ashley Marsters Flanker Off in the 56'
  • No. 8, Siokapesi Palu (c) Number 8 Off in the 45'
  • No. 9, Samantha Wood Scrum Half
  • No. 10, Faitala Moleka Fly Half Yellow card 52' Off in the 62'
  • No. 11, Desiree Miller Wing
  • No. 12, Trilleen Pomare Centre Off in the 62'
  • No. 13, Georgina Friedrichs Centre
  • No. 14, Maya Stewart Wing
  • No. 15, Caitlyn Halse Full Back

Replacements

  • No. 16, Tania Naden On in the 40'
  • No. 17, Faliki Pohiva (not used) Off in the 59'
  • No. 18, Bridie O’Gorman On in the 59'
  • No. 19, Annabelle Codey On in the 65'
  • No. 20, Emily Chancellor On in the 56'
  • No. 21, Tabua Tuinakauvadra On in the 45'
  • No. 22, Tia Hinds On in the 62'
  • No. 23, Cecilia Smith On in the 62'

Referee: Aurelie Groizeleau · Player of the match: Alex Matthews. A replacement who came on is shown with the minute.

Women's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

2001 – 2023

01 20 Oct 2023
Women's WXV Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

Australia 7–42 England England won

England tries: Hannah Botterman 4', Ella Wyrwas 17', Marlie Packer 29', Jess Breach 37', Marlie Packer 48', Megan Jones 56'

Australia tries: Ashley Marsters 53'

Match page: Australia v England, 20 October 2023

02 30 Oct 2022
Women's Rugby World Cup The Trusts Arena, Auckland

Australia 5–41 England England won

England tries: Sarah Hunter 7', Marlie Packer 29', Marlie Packer 37', Abbie Ward 42', Amy Cokayne 52', Alex Matthews 64', Marlie Packer 79'

Australia tries: Emily Chancellor 39'

Match page: Australia v England, 30 October 2022

03 9 Jun 2017
Women's Test matches Porirua Park, Wellington

Australia 10–53 England England won

England tries: Isabelle Noel-Smith, Abbie Ward, Sarah McKenna, Sarah McKenna, Sarah McKenna, Kay Wilson, Kay Wilson, Vicky Fleetwood, Harriet Millar-Mills

Australia tries: Ashleigh Hewson

Match page: Australia v England, 9 June 2017

05 2 Jun 2001
Women's Test matches Newcastle, New South Wales

England 15–5 Australia England won

England tries: Amy Garnett 30', Teresa Andrews 35'

Australia tries: Cheryl McAfee 71'

Match page: England v Australia, 2 June 2001

Official meetings since 1998

England v Australia stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings9In our results database
England wins9England perspective
Draws0Level at full time
Australia wins0Australia victories

England have scored 332 points to Australia's 81 across these meetings.

Individual fixture records

Who has scored most?

England · Fixture leader

5

Marlie Packer

5 tries against Australia in matches we hold scorer data for.

Australia · Fixture leader

1

Cheryl McAfee

Australia's leading scorer against England in matches we hold scorer data for.

Bet responsibly

18+ only. Odds and offers are subject to change and to the bookmaker's terms. Set a budget, never chase losses, and treat betting as entertainment. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24/7.

Gambling support: GambleAware.org (opens in a new tab)